Seattle’s Richard Sherman has a knack for backing up his trash talk with his play for the defending champions.

Seattle’s Richard Sherman has a knack for backing up his trash talk with his play for the defending champions.

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Cornerback Darrelle Revis of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium on Jan.18, 2015, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7. less

Cornerback Darrelle Revis of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium on Jan.18, 2015, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The ... more

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New England’s Darrelle Revis is lauded for his competitiveness and for being “patient” and “cerebral” on the field.

New England’s Darrelle Revis is lauded for his competitiveness and for being “patient” and “cerebral” on the field.

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CHANDLER, Ariz. — The two best cornerbacks in the NFL will be on opposite sidelines in Super Bowl XLIX.

Seattle’s Richard Sherman and New England’s Darrelle Revis are elite shutdown corners who have played vital roles in helping their teams pull within one victory of the league championship.

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“They’re real good, and they both have their unique style of play,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. “Good ball skills and concentration. Good ability to defend the primary routes and with good reactive quickness and length and size to handle the routes they’re not as heavy on.”

Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin goes against Sherman in practice, and he’s studied a lot of film featuring Revis.

“They have different techniques,” Baldwin said. “Revis is probably one of the most patient defensive backs I’ve watched on tape. He’s very cerebral. His technique is vastly different from what I’ve seen from other guys. It presents a challenge.

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Who: Seattle Seahawks (14-4) vs.

New England

Patriots (14-4)

Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Univ. of Phoenix Stadium,

Glendale, Ariz.

TV/Radio: NBC,

KTKR-AM 760

Line: Patriots by 1

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“Sherman might not be the most patient, but he has length to him, and his competitiveness is unparalleled. Obviously, they’re both very good at what they do.”

The premier cornerbacks took different routes to get to their current destinations.

Sherman (6-foot-3, 195) grew up in Los Angeles, played at Stanford and lasted until the fifth round of the 2011 draft.

Revis (5-11, 198) grew up in eastern Pennsylvania, played at Pitt and was drafted in the first round by the New York Jets in 2007. New England is his third team.

Sherman, the largest starting cornerback in the league, is a big talker who never shies away from a camera. He’s an impressive self-promoter who backs up what he says with his performance on the field.

“He’s got a great mind,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. “He’s got creativity, and he’s an extremely savvy player. He can take in all of the elements and the indicators that come up — from a lineman’s stances to quarterback reads to style of play and incorporate that into his decision making. He’s an extraordinary decision-maker during games. His ability to analyze and break down things that are happening are really phenomenal, and that’s why he’s so unique.”

New England quarterback Tom Brady played against Revis two times a season when the corner played for the Jets. They’ve been teammates for one season.

“He’s been a huge asset to our team,” Brady said. “He’s a great player, a great leader. He set a great example for all the guys about how to practice and how to play. He’s a great competitor, hates when you complete passes on him. It’s been great to see him covering the other teams’ best receivers.”

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Sherman, who stays on the same side of the field, is a noted trash talker who hasn’t been afraid to tell Brady what he thinks.

“It’s just part of whatever motivates guys,” Brady said. “Ultimately, it comes down to how well you play. What I’ve learned over the years, a lot of guys talk. What you need to do is go out there and play, back it up. They’ve been able to back it up, so that’s why it works for them. Hopefully, we can do our talking on the field.”

Sherman demonstrated his mental and physical toughness in the victory over Green Bay in the NFC championship game. He suffered an injured elbow but refused to leave the game and basically finished with one arm.

“He’s a great player (who) makes plays all the time,” Revis said.

Asked what impresses him the most about Sherman, Revis said, “Just the ability to shut down your side, whatever side you’re on. He plays left corner, and he’s great at what he does. He’s a playmaker, and that’s what he does for his team.”

Someone asked Revis if he could learn anything from watching film of Sherman, and he said no. Sherman wasn’t offended.